Buttermilk racer
A species of Eastern racers Scientific name : Coluber constrictor anthicus Genus : Eastern racers
Buttermilk racer, A species of Eastern racers
Scientific name: Coluber constrictor anthicus
Genus: Eastern racers
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Description
Buttermilk racer exhibits a hibernation behavior from late fall to early spring, amassed in large numbers in secluded refuges to withstand harsh weather. Its ambush hunting technique employs questionable death feigning to surprise prey, contributing to biodiversity control. This nocturnal animal plays an essential role in the transfer of nutrients between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Buttermilk racer is primarily an insectivore, favoring large arthropods and insects. Its diet is marked by a preference for spiders, beetles, and orthopterans, utilizing swift active hunting techniques to secure these prey.
Appearance
Buttermilk racer is a medium-sized snake, possessing a long, slender body with smooth, glossy scales. Its coloration varies but is predominantly black or dark brown, with a series of yellowish-white bands lining the length of its body. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies are noted for this snake.
Behavior
Buttermilk racer is a predominantly solitary species with a markedly aggressive and swift hunting behavior. It relies on active foraging and quick strikes to capture prey, predominantly during daylight hours. Buttermilk racer lacks gender-specific territorial behavior but will defend its immediate surroundings if threatened, evidencing a unique survival adaptation in its natural setting.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Eastern racers Species
Buttermilk racer 
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